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I've built my little test script, 1 user input dialog, three registry values, registry permissions on one key. It worked on the first Win 7 64-bit pc I tested on; however, on the second pc (same image), my registry permission was set on the key uner Wow6432Node. Why? The project is a Windows 64-bit install. I did notice that the registry additions are purple commands and the access control is black. Also, the access control was not entered in the same location as the registry additions. I chose all of my components in Design view since I didn't want to complicate things by adding commands into nonstandard sections of the script.

This project is used by IT techs in our organization configuring computers that need to have a specific logon name set in the MS GINA to appear at logon every time. I first built it for Windows XP (32-bit) a few years ago, then a Windows 7 32-bit image, then for our Windows 7 64-bit image. That's when registry redirection bit me.

What have I done incorrectly? Or how could I make this better?

I also noticed that I have to run the EXE twice. The first time, a couple of windows appear and zoom away and nothing happens (too fast to read them). The second time, I have to say "OK" to go the InstallAware site ( a trial issue, I assume), then my input dialog appears.

Sorry for all my questions, but I'm anxious to satisfy all my concerns and decide if IA is the right product for us.

Dear User,

I will test and check it ... so give me just some time and I wiil try to be back to you asap.

but just a question, have you used the "Set 64 Bit Mode" command?

Regards

Francesco,

The project is a Windows 64-bit install, so I guess that's my question. Do I need to add that for the one component? The "write registry" commands placed the values in the 64-bit part of the registry. It's only the permission that was applied to the incorrect location.

Thanks!

Dear User,

that's the reason why I asked you if you have used "Set 64 Bit Mode" command. Because for what seem to be your problem, I think it is related to that missed call.

Anyway, I will have a look at you scrip ASAP.

Regards

Francesco,

FYI, I have also been trying things with "Access control" - moving the command around setting 64-bit a second time, using Apply Install. Nothing I've tried worked, until I copied a little VBScript running regini.exe from an internet post (I'm no coder) and added it as a "Run Program." It applied the permissions perfectly in the 64-bit part of the registry.

This is fine - this script would not work with our old Landesk Package Builder - but I really hope you find something to make using "Access Control" possible.

Dear User,

could you please post your script not as test.

If you can just send me the file or copy it not as text.
Otherwise it will take a long time to go on for me.

Thanks.

Here it is. My IA project put it in C:\Windows\System32, where the regini.exe is located. I changed the name from *.vbs to *.txt since the true extension isn't accepted as an attachment on the forum.

Another simple question: I could have sworn that when I first installed InstallAware on my Win 7 64-bit laptop, I was given the option of 32- or 64-bit. I accepted 32-bit. I was wondering whether, with the problem I've encountered, 64-bit might work better. However, when I uninstalled IA, rebooted, then reinstalled IA. I was not given a choice - 32-bit was installed. Was 64-bit even an option, or did I mix up the IA install with another packager I installed that offered both versions?

Thanks,

Dear User,

probably there was a misunderstanding.

I mean your InstallAware script "Default User Name for Windows 7 64-bit.mia", you send me as text instead of IA format.
So I need the "Default User Name for Windows 7 64-bit.mia".

I could see at your VB script just as reference ... I can only offer assistance to InstallAware product itself.

InstallAware will not give you a choice - it is installed in 32-bit mode also on 64 bit machine.

Regards

Sorry, I misunderstood. Here is the mia file.

Dear User,

Please be patient and I will take care to reply to you as soon as I can.

Regards